Las Palmas de Gran Canaria once again demonstrated that the night is also a territory for sport. More than 6,700 runners participated in the thirteenth edition of the Binter NightRun, a night in which the competition shared the spotlight with the values of this race: charitable, inclusive, and sustainable.
In the 10-kilometer distance, Francisco Cabrera Galindo and Iris Henriquez were crowned champions. Cabrera Galindo crossed the finish line with a time of 30:29, followed by Peter Santagati -31:00- and Raúl González del Toro -31:19-. In the women’s category, Henriquez claimed victory with a time of 39:44,Completing the podium were Sonia Prieto -41:26- and Alejandra Armas -43:50-.
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The event saw the presence of the mayor of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Carolina Darias; Josué Iñíguez, Councillor for Safety and Emergencies; the Councillor for Sports, Carla Campoamor; and Alberto Guanche, head of Sponsorships at Binter. The institutional representatives supported the day’s proceedings, encouraged the runners, and congratulated the winners in the various modalities.
The day began at 19:30 with the Green Family Mile, where a total of 700 people took part in this modality, which also introduced a novelty in the registration process: the possibility for each participant to choose the NGO to which they wanted to donate their contribution, thereby expanding the number of beneficiary entities of the initiative.Aday Salas y Alba García se coronan en el 5K marcado por el minuto de silencio dedicado a Jesús de Miguel
The spotlight then shifted to the 3,100 registered in the 5-kilometer race, once again highlighting its popular character. 52% of its participants were women, reflecting the growing female presence in these kinds of sports events. In the competitive section, Aday Salas was the fastest, recording 14:34, followed by Hugo Pérez -14:44- and Oliver Baeza -15:03-.
In the women’s category, Alba García claimed the victory with a time of 18:33, ahead of Raquel García -18:43- and Irene Hernández -19:32-
Before the start of the events, both the 5K and 10K saw one of the most emotional moments of the day with a minute of silence in memory of footballer Jesús de Miguel. Participants, the organization, and attendees observed this respectful tribute to the CD Tenerife footballer who had recently passed away.
Beyond the timers and the classifications, the Binter NightRun once again offered an experience that goes far beyond running.
Music, lights, and animation accompanied the participants from the start to the finish, with a DJ and samba drummers maintaining a festive atmosphere throughout the night.
A combination of sport and spectacle that made each kilometer feel special
Una carrera con impacto más allá del deporte
The social dimension proved once again to be one of the main arguments of this edition. The Green Family Mile brought together 700 participants, solidifying itself as one of the reference charitable initiatives of the event. In addition, runners had the option to forgo their finisher medal voluntarily, directing the corresponding amount to the Fundación Foresta.
Sustainability also occupied a prominent place in the event’s organization. With the aim of reducing its ecological footprint, various measures were implemented, including the removal of plastic bottles, the use of zero-kilometer products, and a cleaning plan coordinated with public administrations. Additionally, free transport for runners and volunteers was provided thanks to the collaboration of Guaguas Municipales and Global.
Security was another pillar of the day, with a broad emergency and protection device to ensure the proper conduct of the race and the peace of mind of participants and attendees
Special thanks were given to the event’s collaborators and sponsors: Puertos de Las Palmas, the Arsenal of Las Palmas, Centro Comercial Siete Palmas, Hospital Universitario Vithas Las Palmas, Tirma, Grupo Ari, Yamaha, Cajamar, Corberó, Fonteide, Powerade, Emicela, Gofit, Volcanic Xperience and Hotel Cristina by Tigotan.
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Organized by the City Council of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the Municipal Institute of Deportes (IMD) and DG Eventos, the Binter NightRun celebrates its XIII edition with the main sponsorship of Binter, the special sponsorship of CICAR, as well as the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, through its Tourism and Sports ministries, and Turismo Islas Canarias with its brand “Islas Canarias Latitud de Vida.”
